Description
Private Tour to The Ghost City Jeep Safari – Umm El Howeitat (Safaga)
Explore Egypt’s Abandoned Desert City
Discover the mysterious “Ghost City” of Umm El Howeitat on a private 4×4 Jeep safari from Hurghada. This unique excursion takes you deep into the desert near Safaga to explore abandoned buildings, panoramic viewpoints, and the haunting beauty of a forgotten mining town.
Available from Hurghada, El Gouna, Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh, Soma Bay, Safaga, El Quseir and Marsa Alam.
📍 Program of Ghost City Jeep Safari
- Private Jeep 4×4 Desert Drive
- Visit to Ghost City (Umm El Howeitat)
- Panorama Viewpoint Stop
- Guided Historical Exploration
🗓️ Overview of Itinerary
| # | Programme |
|---|---|
| 1 | Pickup from your hotel in Hurghada and transfer by 4×4 Jeep through the desert toward Safaga. |
| 2 | Scenic desert drive (approx. 1 hour) with possible wildlife sightings along the route. |
| 3 | Arrival in Safaga area and short break before continuing off-road into the desert. |
| 4 | 26 km off-road jeep drive to Ghost City (Umm El Howeitat). |
| 5 | Visit Panorama Point with breathtaking views over the abandoned city. |
| 6 | Guided exploration of Ghost City ruins and abandoned structures. |
| 7 | Return drive to Hurghada and drop-off at your hotel. |
🗓️ Full Description
🚗 Hotel Pickup & Desert Journey
Pickup from your hotel at the agreed time and begin your journey in a private 4×4 Jeep through the Eastern Desert toward Safaga. Enjoy scenic landscapes and desert wilderness along the way.
🏜️ Desert Drive to Safaga
Travel approximately one hour through desert terrain, with chances to see camels and natural desert scenery before reaching the Safaga region.
🏚️ Ghost City Exploration (Umm El Howeitat)
Enter the abandoned mining town known as Ghost City. Your guide will explain the history of the site, including its rise and abandonment, while you explore old buildings and structures.
📸 Panorama Viewpoint
Stop at a panoramic viewpoint overlooking the entire Ghost City – a perfect location for photography and storytelling.
🚙 Return Journey
After exploring the site, return by jeep through the desert back to Hurghada, concluding your adventure.
✨ Highlights
✔️ Private 4×4 Jeep adventure
✔️ Visit to abandoned Ghost City
✔️ Historical storytelling with guide
✔️ Panorama viewpoint & photography
✔️ Unique off-the-beaten-path experience
✅ Included in the Price
- All transfers
- Private Jeep 4×4
- Safari guide
- Entrance permissions
- Bottle of water
- Safety helmet
❌ Not Included
- Personal expenses
















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